PD 34/99 Rev. 1 (I) 

Development and Implementation of Stress Grading Rules for Tropical Timber

Philippines

This two-and-a-half-year project aims to develop and implement stress grading rules and standards for tropical timber used in construction in the Philippines. After identifying an appropriate stress grading system, interaction with regulatory bodies, as well as producer and consumer groups, shall be conducted to come up with attainable codes and standards. A training program to promote the production of quality-assured lumber shall be established. Marketing and economic studies shall focus on strategies and programs to promote quality assured stress-graded lumber in construction.

Implementing agency  

Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)
Budget  

Total: USD 968'490
Swiss contribution: USD 130'000
Planned duration   30 months
Starting date   November 1999
Status   Completed
Topics    
Contact   jgasana(a)intercooperation.ch

 

Final Report

ITTO 2004: Final Report, 2p.

 

Documentation

Manalo, A.C., Soriano, F.P., Saralde Jr., T.C., Bonaagua, E.A., Pabuayon, I.M., Garcia, C.M.C., Lapitan, F.G, 2005: in Forests in the Balance: Linking Tradition and Technology, XXII IUFRO World Congress, 8-13 August 2005, Brisbane, Australia, Abstract

Manalo, A.C., Soriano, F.P., Saralde Jr., T.C., Bonaagua, E.A., Pabuayon, I.M., Garcia, C.M.C., Lapitan, F.G, 2005: Stress Grading of Tropical Lumber in the Philippines, Poster In the 59th International Convention of the Forest Products Society, June 19-22, Québec City, Canada